Farmer Fights for His Right to Display Anti-Obama Signs on Property

WOOD-TV
A Michigan cattle farmer is fighting for the right to display two trailer-sized anti-Obama signs on his property, according to WOOD-TV. Authorities in Gaines Township, Michigan, say the massive signs on Vern Verduin's property violate local zoning codes, which state that all political signs must be contained to 20 square feet. The two signs, which are clearly visible from the highway, read "Marxism/Socialism = Poverty & hunger" and "Obama's 'mission accomplished.' 8% unemployment. 16 trillion debt," respectively.
"I felt that things were going in the wrong direction," Verduin told WOOD-TV, adding that he's concerned about hunger and poverty.
But here's the thing: According to the same zoning ordinances, Verduin is allowed to display a sign that covers more than 20 square feet if it is for the purpose of "selling ideas." So that's how he plans on fighting the town.
"You can have a 32-foot advertising sign. I don't get that," said the cattle farmer.
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